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Moringa: More Than Just a Vegetable, a Medicinal Powerhouse for Bone Pain, Digestion & More!
- •Moringa is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium.
- •According to Ayurveda, moringa juice is pungent-bitter and hot in potency, beneficial for Vata and Kapha-related issues.
- •It is useful for digestion, inflammation, pain, and bone-related problems, possessing analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- •Dr. Astha Mishra states moringa's calcium and magnesium content is vital for bone health, aiding conditions like osteoporosis.
- •The Chhattisgarh government launched the 'Har Ghar Moringa, Ghar-Ghar Moringa' campaign to combat malnutrition and anemia, planting moringa extensively.
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Moringa is a rich source of vitamins like A and C, and minerals including iron, folate, calcium, and magnesium. According to Ayurveda, its juice is pungent-bitter and hot in potency, helping to balance Vata and Kapha while supporting bone health, digestion, and pain relief.
The Chhattisgarh government launched the 'Har Ghar Moringa, Ghar-Mhar Moringa' campaign to reduce malnutrition and anemia across the state. The initiative distributes free moringa saplings and aims to connect about 7.88 lakh families through local Anganwadi centers.
Under instructions from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, a mega-campaign was executed in Raipur district to plant 50,000 moringa saplings in a single day. A digital dashboard was also established to monitor their ongoing planting and conservation.
